Aakar Patel: China Flourishes While India Digs Up Past

We no longer have the ambition to rival China save through words. We are happy to be fighting ourselves and digging up disputes from centuries ago as a substitute for real development, argues Aakar......

Demolition of Kashmiri Pandits' shops sparks protests in Jammu

The Jammu Development Authority has demolished a dozen shops belonging to displaced Kashmiri Pandits in Jammu city, allegedly without issuing notices, sparking protests from various sections that......

America Stoops to Conquer

The Biden administration's failure in stopping two major wars and several minor ones was seen as a major disaster by many Americans and the world at large, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.......

'Ladakh Made The World Wary Of China'

'While my generation carries with it the memory of the Chinese perfidy of 1962, this generation will carry the memory of Chinese perfidy in Galwan.' IMAGE: Dhruv and Cheetal helicopters showcase......

How real is Trump's 100% tariff threat on BRICS?

President-elect Donald Trump's warning that BRICS countries will face 100 per cent tariffs if they choose to move away from the US dollar is unclear to what extent he will carry out his threat, as......

Trump 2.0: Will Bulls Run Amok?

'Investors looking at the next 6-12 months can be certain that the Fed will maintain its easing cycle, and we expect the overall environment to be conducive for fixed income investments for......

Tomato price volatility exposes gaps in India's agriculture supply chain

Tomato prices have been on the boil for more than a month. Data from major cities show that the spike has been between 125 and 150 per cent at the wholesale level. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters......

FPI selling tops $10 bn in Oct amid China shift

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have net sold domestic shares worth over $10 billion so far this month amid a shift to China, which not only offers attractive valuations compared to India but......

10 Most Buzzworthy K-Dramas On OTT

Once a K-drama buff, always a K-drama buff. Remember our beginner's guide to one of the most popular phenomena in the world right now? Sukanya Verma lists 2024's 10 most buzzworthy South Korean TV......

Daily online hate damages players' mental health: Gosens

IMAGE: Germany's Robin Gosens during training for Germany. Photograph: Kai Pfaffenbach / Reuters Professional footballers are having to deal with a daily barrage of online hate that threatens......

Champions Trophy: Will South Africa be named hosts?

IMAGE: The ICC has put on hold the prestigious ODI tournament's launch event in Lahore. Photograph: ICC The ICC continued discussions on the Champions Trophy schedule with the participating......

Champions Trophy in jeopardy, ICC cancels schedule launch

IMAGE: The 2025 Champions Trophy schedule have been thrown into disarray. Photograph: Champions Trophy/X The International Cricket Council's (ICC) plans for a high-profile event in Lahore......

No India, no Champions Trophy? Here's what could happen

Champions Trophy without India not an option, contingencies available: Top ECB officials IMAGE:  India and Pakistan fans create a carnival-like atmosphere in the stands. Photograph:......

Cameron Green ruled out of India Tests with spinal surgery

'The decision to proceed to surgery is with Cameron’s long-term future as an all-rounder in mind.' IMAGE: The decision to undergo surgery was aimed at ensuring Cameron Green could bowl long......